Finding the Third Proportional to 69,914 and 104,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,914 and 104,880 is: 157,333.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,914 : 104,880 = 104,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,914/104,880 = 104,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,914x = 104,880 × 104,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,914x = 10,999,814,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,999,814,400/69,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,333.50
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